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Tiny
FIREMAN33
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  • 1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 165,000 MILES
The starter went out of my car. I replaced it with a brand new starter. Everything is hooked up the way it should be. It won't start. Nothing, no click, Nothing. I think the problem is in the starter relay mounted to the radiator support. I tried unplugging the relay and jumping the power over to the plug going to the starter S post and it started. But no go plugged in. I won't be able to be for sure until I get a new relay. Am I on the right path or should there be something else I need to check?
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Saturday, March 27th, 2010 AT 3:34 PM

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Tiny
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Good morning,

I attached the wiring diagram of the system for you. There is no relay for this system. Power comes from the ignition switch to the park neutral switch and then to the starter.

You need to verify power to the park neutral switch yellow wire. If you have power, then check the purple wire for power out. Both testes are with the key in the start position.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

Keep me updated with the results.

Roy
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Thursday, July 15th, 2021 AT 9:48 AM
Tiny
CLAUDIA TAYLOR
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Relay was added due to safety recall.
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Tuesday, December 14th, 2021 AT 5:00 AM
Tiny
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Does it start now?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

Did you verify powers as I suggested?

Roy
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Tuesday, December 14th, 2021 AT 5:11 AM

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